Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 29, 2026
1. Information We Collect
chataiopensource.com collects the following types of information:
- Battle Data: Your prompts, model responses, and votes are stored in our local database for leaderboard calculations and system improvement.
- Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, device information, and usage statistics for security and analytics purposes.
- Account Data: If you create an account, we store your email address and optional profile information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To process your prompts, generate model responses, and calculate Elo ratings.
- Leaderboard: To aggregate anonymous votes and maintain accurate model rankings.
- Security: To detect abuse, prevent fraud, and protect our systems.
- Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services.
3. Data Sharing and Third Parties
Model Providers: Your prompts are sent to configured third-party AI model providers (e.g., Groq, OpenRouter, Gemini, Mistral, Cohere) for processing. These providers may have their own privacy policies and data handling practices.
No Third-Party Analytics: We do not use third-party analytics services that track your personal information across the web.
No Data Sales: We never sell your personal data to third parties.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose data if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
4. Data Storage and Security
Local Storage: All data is stored locally in our deployment's database. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information.
Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS. Sensitive data like API keys are encrypted at rest.
Retention: Battle data is retained indefinitely for leaderboard accuracy. You may request deletion of your personal data.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
- Opt-Out: Disable data collection features in your account settings.
- Export: Export your battle history and personal data.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@chataiopensource.com
6. Cookies and Local Storage
We use browser local storage for:
- Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
- Battle history for quick access
- Session management
You can clear local storage in your browser settings at any time.
7. Children's Privacy
chataiopensource.com is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, particularly when sent to model providers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@chataiopensource.com
- GitHub: https://github.com/chataiopensource/chataiopensource